Call It A Comeback

Down 15 at one point, the Celtics rallied around Doc Rivers getting tossed from the game and came back to win it.

• Nothing was falling early, especially for KG.
• More sloppy turnovers - 19 in all.
• Nobody could stop Dirk (Perkins and KG tried) until Powe nearly shut him down in the 4th.
• Rondo's 2nd career triple double.
• Pierce was huge in the comeback.

Green17 and I published simultaneous game recaps.  It is funny how we came away with many of the same conclusions.  Here's his take:

• Paul Pierce.   The "clutch-est" player in the NBA.  Pierce killed the Mavs down the stretch from the high screen with Rajon. 
  
• Rajon Rondo OWNS Jason Kidd.  RR threw up a 19/15/14 triple double.   JKidd threw up 3 points more than I did. 
  
• Late 3rd, Doc got thrown out.  KG got a tech and a chippy foul.  After that, it was all Celtics. 
  
• Leon Powe did a tremendous job in the 4th on Dirk.  It won't show up in the stat sheet, but he played wonderful defense. 
• What a win after being down 15 in the second half.   The Celts can enjoy the break knowing they're in pole position for home court advantage this spring.